Morris Reserve — Attraction in Sugarcreek Township

This morning #TeamClark went out for a hike one family member short... our little man was in a coma from his day at the waterpark yesterday!💙So the wife and I decided to stay somewhat local and venture out ourselves!

We found out about Morris Reserve, Bellbrook Sugarcreek Park District through an app called... 'ALL TRAILS' (a must have) One of my bada** clients, who also loves to hike, made me hip to this app yesterday!😁

This reserve has a phenomenal trail system with about 10 different trails that are all intertwined together. The greenery, wildflowers and wildlife throughout the park are amazing!🌲🌼🌸🐇🐿

I wouldn't recommend this park if you're NOT looking for a serious workout... there are A LOT of hilly trails throughout the reserve... my wife and I absolutely loved it!! (The kid would've hated it)😂

The city of Bellbrook is full of fantastic parks, reserves and preserves to hike!💙

This is the 17th Park, Reserve or Preserve that we've hiked in the last 19 weeks!! 🖐🏼🖐🏼🖐🏼✌🏼🎊

The family goal is to hike a different park, reserve or preserve every weekend until Mother Nature makes it too difficult for us to do so!🤞🏻

#FamilyFirst #DaytonStrong #TeamClark #morrisreserve...

This nature reserve was huge and very popular. 5 different trails, all of which were easy to follow and well marked.

The black, yellow and green trails are in mostly open field where there is no shade whatsoever, so I would not recommend hiking these in the dead of summer. The other two trails are in the woods with some inclines and declines.

I would have to assume there will be tons of summer and fall wildflowers at this reserve.

I saw Tons of different species of birds (even at this time of year). Saw a few butterflies which I am sure will grow in numbers once the wildflowers come in.

I also discovered a few new tree specimens that I’ve not seen before.

I will absolutely be coming back here in the summer.

I don’t recall any bathroom facilities/portapotties in the area. Great for walking, hiking or stroll with the kids.

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The place is good. I think the trails could be better labeled so a first timer like myself wouldn’t keep wondering if i am getting lost in the woods. It’s not a comfortable feeling I will tell you that! I had been to other parks where the trails are well labeled, and that makes a big difference on how I feel. My feeling is important! But to their defense, all 4 trails are relatively straightforward and you will always end up at where you start.

I ran into 2 deers who kept staring at me, to a point it was almost creepy. I kept wondering if they were going to start charging towards me. I am glad they didn’t because i certainly didn’t want to be the first person who got killed by deers in city of Bellbrook. Maybe i am not the...